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This rare early 20th-century photogravure by Art Nouveau artist M. Duspar depicts a detailed scene of two men engaged in …
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This rare early 20th-century photogravure by Art Nouveau artist M. Duspar depicts a detailed scene of two men engaged in a game of billiards or snooker. The hand-colored print is housed in its exceptional original quarter-sawn tiger oak frame, a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts movement known for its shimmering medullary rays. The frame is a specialized thematic production, featuring integrated decorative elements including miniature wooden billiard balls and brass-colored scoring rods that mirror the subject matter of the artwork.
The craftsmanship of the frame elevates the piece from a standard print to a significant work of period memorabilia, showcasing the ornate and functional design ethos of the 1900s. As a rare find for collectors of sporting art or Art Nouveau decor, the combination of the signed Duspar print and the unique "scoring" frame represents a highly curated aesthetic. This large-scale piece remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving the authentic patina of the tiger oak and the vibrant hand-applied colors of the photogravure.
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- Dimensions
- 16.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Printmaking Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In good condition with some wear to frame (pictured). In good condition with some wear to frame (pictured). less
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